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FG55 EOF

2005 Kia Picanto

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,263 mi
Last recorded44,263 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 EOF
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 44,263 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door/exterior body damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 44,263 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure split/separated from flexi piece (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door/exterior body damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 42,541 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exterior door/body damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 40,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear door/body damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in shocker top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 38,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front wheel trim damaged/distorted

Nearside Rear door/body damaged

Nearside Rear starting to show age cracks in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 35,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged but not showing cords

Nearside Front wheel trim distorted/damged

Nearside Rear door/body damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2016 33,037 miles

Nearside Rear body damaged

Nearside Rear door damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,136 miles

exterior body damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2015 30,136 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exterior body damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,716 miles

Both front tyres on 2-3mm.

Both rear tyres starting too show age cracks.

N/S/R Door and body damaged.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge.

Recomend a wheel alignment.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 25,370 miles

Both rear tyres showing age cracks.

Front tyres slight wear on inner edge.

N/S/R Body damaged.

N/S/R Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 22,272 miles

N/S/R Tyre showing age cracks.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,249 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 16,518 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 13,797 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 13,797 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,878 miles

front tyrea wearing unevenly.

rear brakes binding slightly.

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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FG55 EOF is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG55 EOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FG55 EOF is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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